Mental Health Mix
The most common mental health diagnosis in the US
RIF
Recovery in Focus
A coping skill you can do anytime, anywhere
Deep breathing, Paced breathing, Box breathing
Pre-Contemplation
Not even thinking about changing a behavior
Colorless, odorless, addictive substance found in tobacco and vapes
Nicotine
Symptoms of mania
Less sleep
More talkative
Racing thoughts
Irritable
Risky behavior
Grandiose
COPE
Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies
24-7 Hennepin County Mobile Crisis Response for adults and children
612-596-1223
Three skills to self-soothe when feeling hurt
Warm shower
Pet an animal
Listen to music
Smell essential oils
Drink hot tea
Eat comfort food
Contemplation
Thinking about changing a behavior, while still doing it regularly
Percent of cancer deaths in the US related to cigarette smoking
30%
Three boundaries that support your recovery
Limits on money/time
Substances not allowed
Physical space/touch
Respectful communication
Sharing personal info
Dealing with conflict
NAMI
National Alliance for Mental Illness
Resources/support for people with mental illness and their family/friends/loved ones
Three skills to distract when feeling agitated
Video games, puzzles
Arts & Crafts
Chores, laundry, cleaning
Exercise/movement
Deep/paced breathing
Safely leave/step away
Prayer
Preparation
Making plans and getting ready to change a behavior
Average number of times most smokers try to quit
10-12 quit attempts
Three protective factors that help you reduce/manage stress
Spiritual/religious practices
Healthy supportive relationships
Regular exercise/movement
Healthy eating
Medication adherence
Adequate sleep
Hobbies/leisure/fun
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Event -> Thoughts -> Feelings -> Behavior
Three skills to get activated when feeling stuck
Shower/hygiene
Talk/text/call someone
Eat/hydrate
Take meds
Go outside/sunlight
Walk/movement
Upbeat music
Affirmation/encouragement
Action
Making actual behavior changes, still think about the old behavior sometimes
The right way to use nicotine replacement gum
Break the surface, then tuck between cheek and gums
Symptoms of depression
Sadness/hopelessness
Fatigue/oversleeping
No pleasure/interest in things
Difficulty concentrating
Weight/appetite changes
Feel worthless/guilty
Thoughts of suicide
ARMHS
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services
Interpersonal communications
Using community resources
Budgeting, shopping and healthy lifestyles
Mental illness symptom management
Household management
Employment-related skills
Three people you can contact for support
Friends
Family
Significant other
Peer Support
Warmlines
Sponsor
Crisis team
Maintenance
Maintaining behavior change for at least 6 months
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